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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is seen on Wednesday, June 19, 2023.

UIHC prepares for Halloween with costumes, trick-or-treating event

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 29, 2023

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital employees and patients are gearing up to celebrate Halloween with costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations. UIHC received 20 boxes...

IC Metaphysical Expo curates spiritual connectivity

IC Metaphysical Expo curates spiritual connectivity

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter October 29, 2023

Under a partial lunar eclipse, psychics, mediums, healers, and other mystics gathered Saturday at the Johnson County Fairgrounds for the annual return of the Iowa City Metaphysical Exposition. There,...

A FilmScene at the Chauncey sign is seen in Iowa City on July 13, 2023.

Staying awake for 12 hours straight at FilmScene’s annual movie marathon

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter October 29, 2023

Staying up all night to watch six strange and scary horror movies may sound like an incomprehensible idea to some people, but for one sold-out theater of eager fans, FilmScene’s 12-hour movie marathon...

Attendees raise their drinks before moving on to the next stop during the tenth annual Mark Lebeck bike ride and bar crawl in Iowa City on Saturday Oct. 28, 2023.

Photo: Iowa City Bike Ride and Bar Crawl

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist October 29, 2023

The tenth-annual bike ride and bar crawl commemorating the life of Mark Lebeck took place in Iowa City on Saturday.  Several riders stopped at a variety of locations starting at Shakespeare’s Pub and...

Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg passes the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Michigan State defeated Iowa, 2-1.

Iowa women’s soccer upsets top seed Michigan State in first round of Big Ten Tournament

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter October 29, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team pulled off a stunning upset in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament, beating top-seeded No. 12 Michigan State, 2-1, on Sunday in East Lansing, Michigan. Iowa...

DITV: Mike Johnson named US Speaker of the House

Ashley Weil, DITV News Director October 29, 2023

Rutgers middle blocker Zora Hardison attempts to hit a ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtream Arena on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Iowa volleyball falls to 0-12 in Big Ten play with back-to-back losses over weekend

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 28, 2023

The Iowa volleyball team dropped both matches against Rutgers and Maryland over the weekend to remain at the bottom of the Big Ten standings with an 0-12 conference record.  The Hawkeyes began...

Iowa defender Samantha Cary maintains possession of the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Michigan State defeated Iowa, 2-1.

Iowa women’s soccer to face tough first-round matchup in Big Ten Tournament

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter October 28, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team narrowly qualified for the Big Ten Tournament after finishing eighth in the conference, snagging the last qualification spot for postseason play. But the Hawkeyes will...

Rutgers outside hitter Anna Hartman shrugs after winning a point during a volleyball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtream Arena on Friday Oct. 27, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs. Rutgers

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist October 27, 2023

The Rutgers defeated Iowa, 3-2, during a volleyball match at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday. In a close match, The Scarlet Knights took the first set,25-21. The Hawkeyes then took the next two...

Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum attempts a goal up the field during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. Van Aalsum played for 51 minutes. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

No. 8 Iowa field hockey defeats No. 3 Rutgers in season finale

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

The No. 8 Iowa field hockey team dominated No. 3 Rutgers, 7-2, on its Senior Day season finale at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday. After scoring just two goals in back-to-back losses last weekend,...

The Iowa men's cross country team huddles before the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa men's team won the invite with the women coming in second second.

Iowa cross country teams finish in bottom half at Big Ten Championship meet

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

The Iowa men’s and women’s cross country programs competed in the Big Ten Championships in Madison, Wisconsin, on Oct. 27. Overall, the Hawkeye men’s team finished 10th with a score of 258...